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(Message started by: NormanHall on Nov 19^th, 2009, 9:08pm)

Title: 2.9 manual
Post by NormanHall on Nov 19^th, 2009, 9:08pm

Was there ever a 2.9 - 12 valve manual ? or even a cossie manual, as I have never seen any advertised.

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Highlander on Nov 19^th, 2009, 9:17pm

Not as Standard, a few have been converted though

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by NormanHall on Nov 20^th, 2009, 7:00am

Has any member got a converted one ?

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Tons_of_fun on Nov 20^th, 2009, 8:08am

Used to have a 2.9 MK3 granada with a manual box ( 2wd ). Lovely car :) :). Matt has just finished converting his cossie to manual ;), so he,s probably the best to ask ( still fresh in his mind ). They are one hell of a beast with a waggly stick 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Matt on Nov 20^th, 2009, 6:34pm

yea my cossie has a wobbly stick in the cabin now, took a while but its finally up and working (untill the battery gave up this morning )

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by NormanHall on Nov 20^th, 2009, 8:13pm

where did you source the bits, what box is in it, did the propshaft marry up, does the speedo read true, anty update would be appreciated

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Highlander on Nov 20^th, 2009, 8:19pm

Thee are a couple of threads detailing this Norman, try a search.

Basically i think it involves using the bellhousing from a V6 manual box (Sierra/Granada) mated to the rear of the Scorpio diesel MT75, using the manual propshaft, pedal box etc

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by big_timer on Nov 21^st, 2009, 1:42am

does the 24v probe or cougar use the same cossie engine? and did they ever come in manual?

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by tlundkvi on Nov 21^st, 2009, 7:49am

Those are front wheel driven, and probably need major reworking to fit. I believe the cougar came with mondeo engines, e.g. 2.5 V6.

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Matt on Nov 21^st, 2009, 11:32am

Stuart is correct

basic run down

v6 mt75 bell housing mated to a diesel mt75 rear end, diesel hydraulic clutch (requires bell housing mods)

diesel prop shaft, pedal box and brake master cylinder,( i used the cossie one but its not long enough as the brake pedal sits lower and doesn't turn the brake lights off :( will be changing this for a manual master)

diesel brake/clutch fluid pot

escort cossie clutch kit (may be worth using a v6 friction plate as the escort one isnt dampened enough and you hear the springs rattling a bit at idle)

sierra 2.9 flywheel

wiring mods, and a fooling kit to bypass the auto's electrics

so theres a few bits i'll do different to how it is now once the other engine is ready to fit

parts were sourced all over the place, ebay, word of mouth, scrap yard trauls, ive prob clocked up nearly a 1000 miles getting bits / having them modded

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by NormanHall on Nov 22^nd, 2009, 2:32pm

I dont think that I will bother, since I turned seventy my get up and go is refusing to operate properly

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Dave2302 on Nov 22^nd, 2009, 5:03pm

Myself and others on Ford Power have proved that a properly built and modded Auto is faster than a Manual acceleration and gearshifting wise, and no clutch etc.

I know the waggly stick purists hate em, and will slate me for this, but I love 'em

;D ;D

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Tons_of_fun on Nov 22^nd, 2009, 6:13pm

Just out of curiosity, why do you want to convert to manual ? If it's better acceleration your after why not fit a diff from a 2.0ltr. On a 12v you should have around the same acceleration as a cossie. ;)

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Tekno on Nov 22^nd, 2009, 8:04pm

manual + 4.27 diff = insane acceleration ;D ;D

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Dave2302 on Nov 22^nd, 2009, 8:06pm

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yep that'll do the trick, dont forget to fit the 2.0 litre VSS plastic gear too or the speedo / trip computer will read out ;)

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Matt on Nov 22^nd, 2009, 8:28pm

manual + 4.27 + 4.0 24v = weekly trips to kwit fit ;D }{

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Tons_of_fun on Nov 23^rd, 2009, 7:43pm

As if you need an excuse anyway ::) ;) ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: 2.9 manual
Post by Dave2302 on Nov 23^rd, 2009, 8:33pm

on 11/22/09 at 20:28:41, Matt wrote:

manual + 4.27 + 4.0 24v = weekly trips to kwit fit ;D }{

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